Star of Canada

 

The wreck of the

"Star of Canada"

1912

 

During a fierce southerly squall, the British refrigerated cargo-ship Star of Canada, lying at anchor in the Gisborne Roadstead, was blown ashore on Kaiti Beach and eventually became a total wreck. 

photographer not known

[purchased March 2023] 

 

 

 

Mr Ellerbeck, photographer, has experienced a great demand for his Star of Canada postcards, 5500 having been sold to date. 

Poverty Bay Herald, Volume XXXIX, Issue 12834, 6 August 1912, Page 4

 

 

Poverty Bay Herald, Volume XXXIX, Issue 12834, 6 August 1912, Page 2

 

 

Dickson, Adam Purvis

Adam Purvis Dickson

"The Salon"

Gisborne 

Adam Purvis Dickson, born 1891, died 26 December 1947, buried 27 December 1947, Taruheru Cemetery, Gisborne, block 21, plot 200, married Jean Andrew Dickson, lived at 57 Russell Street, Gisborne

issue:

Daphne Mary Dickson married 1949 Maurice Skeet

photograph by "The Salon" Gisborne
reverse inscription " To Mabel with love from Percy and Mary Dec. 22nd, 1945."
[purchased 18 July 2020]

CARTER, Norah

Norah Carter

 born 15 April 1881, reg. 1881/3414, 
youngest daughter of Anna Margaret Begg and Richard Carter (Secretary and Inspector of Customs), niece of Sam Begg, artist for the London Illustrated News.
died 8 February 1966 (1) Sydney, Australia, reg.  698/1966 aged 84 years

Christchurch, Wardell's Building, Cashel Street - 1907
Gisborne, McKee's Buildings, Gladstone Road - July 1910 to March 1919

succeeded in Gisborne by Hubert Charles Northwood in 1919

In the South Kensington Science and Art Examinations of 1901, Nora Carter of the Wellington Technical School received first class passes in "freehand drawing of ornament" and drawing of "light and shade"
Evening Post, Volume LXI, Issue 35, 12 February 1901, page 4

In the art examinations in 1903 Norah Carter of Wellington received passes in "model" second class and "geometrical drawing" first class.
Evening Post, Volume LXV, Issue 77, 1 April 1903, page 6

Wardell's Building, Cashel Street, Christchurch

1907 and 1908

 

Press, Volume LXIII, Issue 12938, 18 October 1907, Page 1
advertised in The Press until 10 January 1908 

As will be seen by a notification elsewhere, Miss Norah Carter, who has been studying in Melbourne for some time has opened a studio for miniature painting and photography in Wardell's Buildings [Christchurch].

Press, Volume LXIII, Issue 12938, 18 October 1907, page 9.

above - Wardell's Building, Cashel Street, Christchurch
from postcard by Fergusson and Taylor & Co.

 McKee's Buildings, Gladstone Road, Gisborne

July 1910 to March 1919

Miss Norah Carter, of Kelburne, is leaving shortly for Gisborne, where she intends to open a studio.

Dominion, Volume 3, Issue 847, 20 June 1910, page 3

 Poverty Bay Herald, Volume XXXVII, Issue 12194, 9 July 1910


 

 Young girl standing, circa 1910-1923, Gisborne, 
by Norah Carter. 
Purchased 2013. Te Papa (O.040811)
Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa

 Young girl smiling, circa 1910-1923, Gisborne, 
by Norah Carter. 
Purchased 2013. Te Papa (O.040812)
Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa

 Poverty Bay Herald, Volume XLIII, Issue 14175, 18 December 1916

Poverty Bay Herald, Volume XLIV, Issue 14224, 16 February 1917, page 1

 Poverty Bay Herald, Volume XLV, Issue 14549, 9 March 1918, page 1

Poverty Bay Herald, Volume XLV, Issue 14671, 3 August 1918

Poverty Bay Herald, Volume XLVI, Issue 14856, 8 March 1919

 above - an unidentified woman photographed by Norah Carter, Gisborne.

  William Henry Pevreal, Private, Wellington Infantry Regiment - B company, number 51188, born 31 March 1877, died 5 May 1962. 

Family 

Mr Richard Carter's rather sudden death on Saturday evening has been a great blow to his many friends. Very great sympathy is felt for his widow, who is a sister of Mr Sam Begg, the famous black and white artist, and for his children, several of whom are serving their country.

It is only a few weeks since news arrived that Sergt.  Rothwell Carter, the third son, had been killed in France. This son saw service in the Boer War. Two other sons are serving in France, and the eldest Mr. Francis Carter, a mining engineer, is married and lives on the West Coast. The eldest daughter, Miss Kathleen Carter, was trained as a nurse in the Wellington Hospital, and went away long ago on one of the New Zealand hospital ships. She is now nursing at Brocklehurst. The second daughter, Miss Shiela Carter is with her mother at Kelburn, and the third,  Miss Nora Carter, who inherited some of the talent which has made her uncle famous, is a successful photographer in  Gisborne, and has come down this week to be with her people.
Free Lance, Volume XVII, Issue 896, 14 September 1917, page 17

Obituary
Mr. Richard Carter. 

Mr. Richard Carter, of Kelburn Parade, formerly Secretary and Inspector of Customs, died on Saturday evening, much to the regret of a large circle of friends by whom he was held in the very highest esteem. The deceased, who was seventy-two years of age, suffered from a weak heart, but was about as usual on Saturday. In the afternoon he was out walking with Mrs. Carter. After tea he went into the sitting-room, and shortly afterwards his wife found him there in an unconscious condition. An hour later he died.

The late Mr. Carter was a native of London, and when nineteen years of age left England [in 1864] for Lyttelton in the sailing ship Countess of Seafield. [see Press, Volume IV, Issue 510, 17 June 1864] At one stage of the voyage fearfully rough weather was experienced, and all the officers and crew, with the exception of the captain and a seaman, the latter of whom was laid up with an injured hand, were washed overboard and drowned. A number of the passengers, including Mr. Carter, assisted the captain and the seaman to navigate the ship to Hobart.  The work was most arduous, and all on board were devoutly thankful when the voyage was completed.

Mr. Carter, on landing at Hobart, proceeded to Christchurch. In 1865 he entered the Customs Department at Hokitika, and was stationed there and at Greymouth during the next four years. He was then transferred to Napier, where he remained for twenty years.

In 1892 he was appointed landing surveyor at Dunedin, and three years later he came to Wellington in a similar capacity. Subsequently he held the position of Collector at Nelson, Christchurch, and Wellington. In 1909 he succeeded Mr. W. T. Glasgow as Secretary and Inspector of Customs, and in the following year he retired on superannuation.

The deceased, who was held in the greatest esteem, has left a widow, three sons, and three daughters. His third son, Sergeant Richard R. Carter, who was a member of the African Forces, was through the German West African campaign, and at its conclusion went to Egypt, and from thence to France, where he was killed in action on April 12 last.

The other sons are Sergeant W. W. Carter, of the Engineers, who left with the Main Body. Sapper Carlile Carter (Engineers, 9th Reinforcements), and Mr. Francis Carter who is in charge of a gold dredge working near Hokitika. The eldest daughter is a sister in Brockenhurst Military Hospital, England; another daughter has a photographic studio in Gisborne, and the other is living with her mother.

The late Mr. Carter was an old member of the Wellington Bowling Club, and, as a mark of respect the flag over the clubhouse was flown at half-mast yesterday.

Dominion, Volume 10, Issue 3187, 11 September 1917, page 4

Richard Carter died 8 September 1917 at his residence, 44 Kelburn Parade, Wellington aged 72 years.

Children of Anna Margaret Begg and Richard Carter.

1. Francis Napier Carter of Hilltop near Sydney, farmer, born 17 July 1875 Napier, birth reg. 1875/11475, died 10 May 1942 at Bowral, NSW.   
 
2. Warrand Wilson Carter, clerk, House of Representatives, born 6 July 1876 Napier, birth reg. 1876/16408, died 5 January 1934 London.       


3. Richard Rothwell Carter, born 5 September 1877 Napier, birth reg. 1877/17226, killed 12 April 1917 France, South African Infantry, 4th Reg. aged 39 years, served in the Boer War and the First World War.     

4. Kathleen Carter, Sister, New Zealand Army Nursing Service, World War One,  sailed in the New Zealand Hospital Ship "Maheno" 10 July 1915 for Egypt and then transferred to Brockenhurst, England, born 30 October 1878, birth reg. 1878/16753, died 6 May 1935 Wellington. 

5. Sheila Mary Carter, born 25 January 1880, birth reg. 1880/2320, died 6 September 1969 (2), Sydney, Australia reg. 5772/1969. 

6. Norah Carter born 15 April 1881, birth reg. 1881/3414 , died 8 February 1966 (1), Sydney, Australia, reg. 698/1966.

7. Carlile Carter of Lower Hutt, gentleman, born 23 September 1882, birth reg. 1882/18244, died 16 December1975, reg. 1975/48497, married 23 December 1915 at St John's Church, Wellington to Louise Elder, reg. 1915/5158. 

Obituary
Miss Kathleen Carter
Very many friends will have heard with grief of the death of Miss Kathleen Carter at her home at Seatoun. Miss Carter has been a member of the Wellington Plunket nursing staff since 1927. She was trained at the Wellington Hospital and the Alexandra Home, was on active service in Egypt and England from 1915 to 1919. Her death makes a gap in the ranks of returned army sisters.

Miss Carter was regarded with deep respect and affection by her committee, her colleagues, and co-workers. Keenly sensitive to social injustice or wrong of any kind Miss Carter's sympathies were always with the oppressed or distressed, and many will have reason to remember her practical kindnesses and help. Retiring and reserved, few knew the extent of her work, but it will live long in the memory of the mothers she worked among and the committee and nurses who were her fellow workers.
Evening Post, Volume CXIX, Issue 108, 9 May 1935, page 19

(1) State Archives NSW, Probate Packets, Norah Carter - Date of Death 08/02/1966, Granted on 13/04/1966, item number Series 4-609365
(2)  State Archives NSW, Probate Packets, Sheila Mary Carter - Date of Death 06/09/1969, Granted on 22/06/1970, Item number Series 4-691117

NORTHWOOD, Hubert Charles

Hubert Charles Northwood

Hubert Charles Northwood, born 11 August 1882, Omata, reg.  1882/10288, son of Mary Jane Harrison and Richard Arthur Northwood, died suddenly 30 May 1940 at this residence 9 Corbett Scott Avenue, Auckland aged 59 years, reg. 1940/27979, married 27 May 1914, Kohukohu, reg. 1914/8511, Tryphina Maud Boreham (Maud), born 1889, reg. 1889/11351, daughter of Beatrice Eva Foster and Alfred Arthur Boreham, died 15 June 1938 at a private hospital, Auckland aged 49 years, reg. 1938/16289 

issue:
1. Eva Mary Northwood born 15 May 1915, reg. 1915/18315, died 14 May 1996, Auckland, married 1942 Redvers Clifford Ray, born 20 January 1914, died 8 October 1977, Auckland (1)



Richard Arthur Northwood died 1926, reg. 1926/2013 aged 72 years
Mary Jane Northwood nee Harrison  second daughter of Thomas Harrison of Omata,  died 1941, reg. 1941/20847 aged 82 years
married 16 June 1880, reg 1880/1482 at the Omata Church by the Rev. H. H. Brown

Gisborne

succeeded Norah Carter in Gisborne March 1919

Poverty Bay Herald, Volume XLVI, Issue 14856, 8 March 1919

Belwood Studios
 Winstone's Buildings, Queen Street, Auckland
Hubert Charles Northwood and Arthur Joseph Bell 
from about 1 July 1922 to 20 September 1922

 

Auckland Star, Volume LIII, Issue 154, 1 July 1922

New Zealand Herald, Volume LIX, Issue 18203, 23 September 1922

 

Belwood Studios
 Winstone's Buildings, Queen Street, Auckland 

Hubert Charles Northwood and Walter Clegg

 

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXV, Issue 19932, 28 April 1928, Supplement, page 10

 Auckland's latest modern edifice, The Lewis Eady Building, 190-192 Queen Street, Auckland

 New Zealand Herald, Volume LXV, Issue 19932, 28 April 1928, Supplement, page 10

MAORI WAR RECALLED
EARLY TARANAKI RESIDENT DEATH AT 81 YEARS

A descendant of Taranaki pioneers, Mrs. R. A. Northwood, of Kaitaia, has died at the age of 81. She was the second daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Harrison, pioneers of Omata, Taranaki, who landed at New Plymouth in 1841 and 1842 respectively. With her parents, Mrs. Northwood passed through the vicissitudes of the Maori War days and she had vivid recollections of family and personal experiences of those times. Except for occasional visits south Mrs. Northwood had lived continuously in the Mangonui county for the past 45 years. Her husband died 15 years ago. She is survived by two sons. There are five grandchildren.
New Zealand Herald, Volume LXXVIII, Issue 23934, 7 April 1941
 

died 1 April 1941 at Kaitaia

(1)  http://boreham.org.nz/Report/wc02/wc02_224.htm

COX, Benjamin Shatford

Benjamin Shatford Cox

Gisborne

Benjamin Shatford Cox born circa 1874, died 15 May 1947, aged 73 years, buried Taruheru Cemetery

Poverty Bay Herald, Volume XXXIV, Issue 11095, 9 October 1907, Page 4

 Hoi-A-Kupe, Lake Waikaremoana
Cox Photo

The employees of Sarony yesterday Mr B. S. Cox with a suitable present on the eve of his departure for Gisborne, where he goes to open a business on his own account. Mr C. J. Ellerbeck, who spoke for the employees, said that Mr Cox, as head printer, had sustained the reputation of the firm by turning out some splendid samples of work, and in the name of all wished him good luck and plenty of business in Gisborne. Mr Cox, in responding, said he was sorry to leave Auckland, but would go away with the feeling that his efforts had been appreciated by all.

Auckland Star, Volume XXXII, Issue 28, 2 February 1901, Page 4

Mr B. S. Cox announces that he has taken over Mr C P. Browne's old-established Gisborne photographic studio. Mr Cox has acquired a thorough knowledge of the photographic art in its finest branches, having had considerable experience under the well-known Sarony, of Auckland, and it is his intention to turn out from the studio only the very best grade of work. We wish Mr Cox all the success that his enterprise and skill most thoroughly deserve.

Poverty Bay Herald, Volume XXVIII, Issue 9075, 18 February 1901, Page 3

Mr B. S. Cox, of the Gisborne Photographic Studio, during the recent visit of the Duke and Duchess of York, received the distinguished patronage of the Royal party, for whom he executed some views of local scenery. Mr Cox's show-rooms are full of samples of his work, which from an artistic point of view it will be a matter of difficulty to surpass in any part of the colony. By advertisement special attention is directed to a large assortment of views which have been made up into cards suitable for the coming season.

Poverty Bay Herald, Volume XXVIII, Issue 9304, 18 November 1901, Page 2

Scene at Lake Waikaremoana. 

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DUNSTAN

Dunstan's Photo Service

315 Gladstone Road

Gisborne

ROBB, John

John Robb
[same person as James Robb?]
Gladstone Road
Gisborne and Wairoa

succeeded by Lawrence Anderson Ellerbeck in 1902

Makauri Annual School Picnic ... Mr Robb, photographer, kindly came forward and took a picture of the group.

Poverty Bay Herald, Volume XIX, Issue 6315, 10 March 1892

Mr James Robb, photographer, starts on a second trip to the Nuhaka springs tomorrow, with the intention of adding a further series of views to those previously taken.

Poverty Bay Herald, Volume XXII, Issue 7188, 23 January 1895

We have had the pleasure of inspecting some proofs of views that Mr J. Robb took on his last trip to the Nuhaka hot springs. The views commence at the bottom of the fern avenue, and Mr Robb has worked his way right up to the upper springs, and has succeeded in obtaining capital views of some of the choicest bits of scenery it is possible to conceive. He informs us that the baths are thronged with Natives, and one or two Europeans have been camped in the vicinity, and have derived great benefit from using the baths and taking the waters. Some of the beautiful tree ferns have been destroyed by the Maoris, and the Government should at once take prompt action in preventing this lovely spot from being deprived of some of its most attractive features.

Poverty Bay Herald, Volume XXII, Issue 7209, 16 February 1895

In the Magistrate's Court this morning, before Mr J. Booth, S.M., D. Mclnnes, photographer, of Hastings, sued Heni Mataroa (Mrs James Carroll) for £10, the price of two enlargements of photographs in oils. One enlargement was accepted, but in regard to the other, a likeness of Mrs Carroll's mother, the price of which was £5, the defendant contended that it was not a good likeness, and objected to pay for it. Mr R. N. Jones appeared for the plaintiff, and Capt. Tucker, as agent, for the defendant.

J. Robb, photographer, Gisborne. said he considered the enlargement was a splendid copy of the original photograph. He denied that Mrs Carroll had asked him to take it away after he had delivered it, although she said it was not a likeness of her mother. Mrs Carroll stated that she was not at home when Mr Robb left the picture at her place, but after she had seen it she told him it was not a bit like her mother, and that she wanted him to take it back. He refused, saying he had no power to do so. If it had been a good likeness she would have been willing to have kept it, and paid for it. To Mr Jones: She had not agreed to pay for the picture since it was left at her place. As the photograph from which the enlargement was made had not been produced, his Worship reserved his decision until he had seen it.

Poverty Bay Herald, Volume XXIII, Issue 7798, 10 December 1896

Poverty Bay Herald, Volume XXIII, Issue 7799, 11 December 1896

Mr J. Robb, photographer, arrived from Wairoa yesterday, having driven through by way of the Nuhaka Springs. He is the first one to drive through by this route, the road not yet being open for traffic. The last three miles is at present under construction, and will be open in about a month. Mr Robb had to take the horse out and drag the trap over the incomplete portion of the road.

Poverty Bay Herald, Volume XXVII, Issue 8780, 19 March 1900

 

MR ROBB'S PHOTOGRAPHIC STUDIO.

Keeping pace with the times Mr John Robb, photographic artist, has just completed considerable alterations to his studio in Gladstone Road, the increased facilities afforded thereby enabling him to more successfully provide for the requirements of the public. The premises have been enlarged and thoroughly renovated throughout. Added to this Mr Robb has recently imported new and up-to-date appliances, which make it possible for him to produce photographs the workmanship and finish of which are not,to be surpassed in any of the larger centres.

The camera in general use is one of the latest improved British type, and produces pictures from 15 x l2 down to cartes de visite. The show room which opens on to the street has been tastefully arranged, and there is a fine display of photographs of persons as well as some charming views of New Zealand scenery. The latter include scenes of Waikaremoana, Nuhaka, Frasertown, Wairoa, Napier, Gisborne, and suburbs, the workmanship of which will stand the closest of criticism.

The studio itself is a picture, no pains having been spared in the furnishing and decoration thereof. A variety of screens for backgrounds are available, and all other necessary appliances are in keeping with the requirements of the business. Excellent arrangements here have been made regarding the matter of lighting, so that photographs can be taken at all usual hours. The establishment, whilst not on an extensive scale, is replete with every necessary convenience. Mr Robb having obtained all necessary facilities is in a position to undertake the enlarging and artistic coloring of photographs. He does not confine himself to work on the premises, but is ready on due notice to take views at private residences, wedding and picnic groups and such like.

Mr Robb has had lengthened experience as a photographer in other parts of the colony, and in commencing business in Gisborne he will no doubt receive a fair share of public patronage.

Poverty Bay Herald, Volume XXVII, Issue 8868, 16 June 1900, Page 3

Poverty Bay Herald, Volume XXVII, Issue 8870, 18 June 1900

Poverty Bay Herald, Volume XXVII, Issue 8923, 15 August 1900

[this notice continued in the Poverty Bay Herald, until 10 October 1900]

Mr John Robb, photographer, writes : Sir, — In reading last night's paper I was surprised to read an account of Messrs. Des Barres and Harding being the first to drive a vehicle through to Nuhaka. With all due respect to those gentlemen, I may say I drove my horse and gig through from Wairoa to Gisborne some eight months ago, and Mr Johnson (late of Nuhaka Hotel) told me since that several Natives had driven through shortly after.

Poverty Bay Herald, Volume XXVII, Issue 9017, 7 December 1900

Poverty Bay Herald, Volume XXVIII, Issue 9074, 16 February 1901

 Picture framer's inscription
7
2075
Cream
Mrs E. P. Little
Bell Block
Factory

 

Poverty Bay Herald, Volume XXVIII, Issue 9208, 26 July 1901

Poverty Bay Herald, Volume XXIX, Issue 9470, 7 July 1902, Page 2

MILLARD, Edward Arthur and Nellie

Edward Arthur Millard

and
Nellie Millard

Press, Volume LXIX, Issue 20911, 19 July 1933

 

FATHER'S DEATH CAUSED BY WORRY. 

CONCERN FOR DAUGHTER. 

SEPARATION ORDER SEQUEL. 

(By Telegraph.—Press Association.) GISBORNE, Saturday. 

The inquest was resumed to-day before Mr. E. L. Walton, S.M., coroner, into the death of a well-known photographer, Edward Arthur Millard, aged 55, who was found dead earlier in the week in his studio, the cause being a bullet wound. 

Evidence was given to-day by deceased's widow that on July 15, three days before the tragedy, her daughter, Lilian Stratton, applied to the Court to obtain a separation order against her husband, Arthur Norman Stratton. After the case deceased returned home considerably worried over the treatment his daughter had received, and also about an accusation which had been made against deceased by Stratton. 

Deceased was particularly distressed last Monday, and hardly slept all night. The next morning he asked witness where his revolver was kept. He said he wanted it to protect their daughter in case Stratton came round. After breakfast witness heard a shot, and found her husband dead on a bed. Witness said that deceased had suffered for years from chemical poisoning, and after last March he said he would rather commit suicide than go through another attack. Deceased had no financial worries, and the family were very happy together. 

Lilian Stratton, daughter of deceased, gave corroborative evidence. She said her father was terribly upset over the separation proceedings, and blamed himself that she had ever met Stratton, who had come to the studio to be photographed. Mr. Burnard, representing Stratton, read a portion of a letter written by witness to Stratton, in which witness said: "I am sorry for anything wrong or horrible I have done, but I do want to be able to forget it." In answer to the coroner, witness said that the statement in the letter had no reference to her father. 

Stratton was terribly jealous, and if witness saw someone in town she knew and spoke to him, he accused her of all sorts of things and got her to believe she was horrible. The coroner found that death was due to a gunshot wound, self-inflicted while deceased was under a severe mental strain. 

Auckland Star, Volume LXIV, Issue 172, 24 July 1933

unknown woman photographed by Edward Millard, Gisborne.

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